Kenneth L. Braley

ASSONET — Kenneth L. Braley, age 82, passed away Friday, November 25, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Clevia F (Rogers) Braley for 59 years.

ASSONET — Kenneth L. Braley, age 82, passed away Friday, November 25, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Clevia F (Rogers) Braley for 59 years.

Born in Freetown, he was the son of the late Allen Braley and Mary (Pittsley) Braley.

Mr. Braley was an operator for the City of New Bedford Water Department for 24 years. He retired as a driver from the Tremblay Bus Company. Kenneth was a Korean War veteran of the United States Army and was an active member of the VFW Freetown Memorial Post #6643.

Survivors include his beloved wife, his son Gary A. Braley and his life companion, Leonora of Assonet, a brother; Donald Braley of South Dartmouth, two granddaughters and four great-grandchildren.

He was the father of the late Diane F. Pacheco, Cheryl A. Pacheco, Brenda L. Braley and Kenneth E. Braley. He was the brother of the late Mildred Cobb, Milton Braley, and George Braley.

His funeral will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 9 am from the ROCK Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02745, with a funeral service to follow at 10 am at the Acushnet-Wesley United Methodist Church, 67 Main Street, Acushnet, MA. Visiting hours Tuesday, November 29, 2011 from 6-9 pm. Burial at Pine Grove Cemetery.